Downtown Akron Partnership

Lock 4 is an exciting space in Downtown Akron. The rushing water of the Ohio-Erie Canal creates multiple water falls through Lock 4 that, along with the historic brick facades of some of the oldest buildings in the city, give the space a distinctly urban feel.

200 S Main St
Akron, OH 44308

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Celebrate Public Art and Artist Chakaia Booker as Akron Dedicates Its First Major Contemporary Outdoor Sculpture by a Woman ArtistA major new work of public art will join the Rubber City's downtown landscape on Thursday, Oct. 29, when the city dedicates a monumental sculpture by internationally acclaimed artist Chakaia Booker at Lock 3. The City of Akron, Curated Storefront, and the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition invite the public to the 1 p.m. ceremony, where Booker will reveal the sculpture's title. The work is Akron's first major contemporary outdoor sculpture by a woman artist.

METRO Offers Free Fares on Election Day, Veterans Day, and Giving TuesdayMETRO RTA will provide free fares on the following dates: Election Day on Tuesday, November 3, Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, and Giving Tuesday on Tuesday, December 1.

Smells Like Snow Coffee Festival Returns to Downtown Akron with Live Music, Lots of Local Coffee, Celebrity Interactions, and MoreDowntown Akron Partnership is pleased to announce the return of the Smells Like Snow Coffee Festival to the neighborhood on Saturday, November 7, from noon to 6:00 pm, at Lock 3, on Main St. and in several additional locations around downtown.

In addition to funding from downtown business and property owners, Downtown Akron Partnership receives support from the following philanthropic organizations.